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Take a look at some of the new items we saw today that were announced by our suppliers:ICM's two 1/24 scale model car kits, built up and pristineICM's newly-tooled Do-215 B-5 World War II Germany Night FighterNewly-tooled T-34/76 in 1/35 scale by ICMICM's newly-tooled G-4 WWII German Staff CarWe also visited the large Revell showroom and were privvy to their product plans for 2016 in Germany, most of which will be coming to the USA soon thereafter:Newly-tooled 1/24 scale McLaren 570S by RevellNe … read more

We received many pleasant surprises from Day 2 at Spielwarenmesse, the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany. New kits abound, and we don't want you to miss a second of it:Miniart, one of the best up-and-coming model companies out of Kiev, Ukraine, revealed to us their plans for 2016, including a fantastic newly-tooled T-44. With state of the art engineering, it is the first plastic model ever made of the famous tank and one that has been on many modelers' wish lists for a long time. The … read more

MegaHobby.com is thrilled to be back at Spielwarenmesse, the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany. While there, we were ecstatic to see dozens of our suppliers from across the world, to discuss new products, plans for the upcoming year, and promotional ideas to help give our loyal customers the best possible deals on items from around the hobby industry.One of the first booths we ventured into was the Tamiya booth, where we saw plans for a 1/35 scale AMX-13 French Light Tank, expected to … read more

Building model cars is one of the greatest hobbies of the last few decades, and there’s nothing better than seeing that finished masterpiece on the mantel. However, there are numerous accessories that are a must to give your model car that extra finish or speck of realism. These accessories are inexpensive but can go a long way in sharing your creation with the world.Original Chrome Bare Metal Foil$7.55Requiring no special tools (other than a standard hobby knife), Bare Metal Foil is the quickes … read more

Tools are the most important part of your workbench. Not only are they helpful in completing your project, but with the correct, quality tools, you'll make your life much easier -- and possibly even more fun!Angled TweezersTamiya, $9.43As simple as you can get for a hobby tool, Tamiya’s angled tweezers continue to be one of the best on the market. Made from stainless steel with a black cationic finish, they are durable and last for years before needing to replace them. The edges of the tweezer a … read more